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The QST line has been the stuff of freeride legend since its inception. Now, it welcomes a new member. Looking to fill in a slot between the pow-specific 118 and the all-mountain 106, Salomon turned to their stacked roster of pro skiers and gave them a blank slate to design the best freeride sticks possible. The result is the aptly named Salomon QST Blank Skis. With a 112mm waist, a snappy and stable feel, and a bomber construction, these skis are as well rounded as they come. They excel in soft snow, thrive on speed, and are as comfortable weaving trees and spinning off side hits as they are gunning lines and stomping big drops. They're accessible, powerful, and simply excellent for any skilled jack-of-all-trades skier.
Twin Rocker
Full Poplar Woodcore – A woodcore from tip to tail offers optimum stability on snow and powerful rebound. Maximizes ski-to-snow contact and filters vibrations.
C/FX Carbon Weave – The patented and exclusive C/FX technology provides superior an unrivaled versatility thanks to the power of carbon and flax, allowing for one of the best performance / weight ratios on the market.
Cork Damplifier – Cork is 16 times more absorptive than Koroyd. Using it in the tip and/or tail of the ski enables a high level of vibration absorption and dampening while decreasing weight.
Double Sidewall Construction – A high density injected piece of ABS underfoot combined with full length sidewalls creates a strong platform underfoot to maximize the grip on hard snow.
Glossy Topsheet
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (cm) | 178 | 186 | 194 |
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Tip Width (mm) | 137 | 138 | 139 |
Waist Width (mm) | 112 | 112 | 112 |
Tail Width (mm) | 126 | 127 | 128 |
Turning Radius (m) | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Indiv. Ski Weight (g) | 2100 | 2250 | 2450 |
The next generation of alpine touring tech has arrived. After the unveiling of the Salomon Shift, the ski world waited with bated breath to see who would be the next to step up the game. Marker has answered the call with the innovative new Marker Duke PT 16 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings. At first glance, it looks kind of like a Marker Jester with a lever sticking out of its nose. But fold it back like the head of an Autobot, and you'll see the tech toe piece hidden underneath. The entire downhill toe actually comes off of the binding to cut 300 grams of weight from each ski while you're touring, then pops back in at the top of your line to form a big burly DIN 16 alpine binding for the descent. It tours light and fast, and skis with power, safety, and elasticity previously unheard of in a pin touring binding.
Ride and Hike Toe – Delivers the downhill performance expected from Royal Family bindings along with full release function and pin technology for optimum uphill performance.
Convertible Toe – Option to remove the Ride Toe and save 300 grams per binding for hiking.
Auto Quad Lock Technology – In Ride Mode, toe piece locks itself at 4 different points automatically when stepping into the binding.
Stainless Steel AFD Gliding Plate – MARKER bindings are equipped with a movable AFD (anti friction device) supporting a precise release almost entirely unhindered by dirt, snow and ice! Individual adjustment of the AFD to the area of application enhance optimized functionality - from racing, for children’s bindings or on ski tours.
Anti Ice Rail – Use the metal rail to scratch off ice and snow below your boot sole.
Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel – The newest generation Inter Pivot heel offers easier step-in performance. The Inter Pivot Heel directs the power forces in the angle of elasticity improving the holding power and reducing pre-releases. Magnesium heel bracket delivers the most power transmission and energy absorption.
Lock and Walk Brake – Integrated brake lock, offers 0˚ and 10˚ climbing aid in walk mode.
Sole.ID – Marker Sole.ID allows Marker Authorized Retailers to adjust Sole ID equipped bindings to both ISO 5355 (Alpine) and ISO 9523 (AT) boot sole norms, as well as GripWalk and WTR equipped boots.
Tech Inserts Needed For Hike Function
Magnesium Parts – Magnesium sole holders in the toe combined with a Magnesium heel housing provide the solid construction for the hardest charging freeride athletes.
Stand Height – 27 mm
Recommended Skier's Weight – 130+ lbs.
Uphill Weight – 1050 g
We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.
Size (mm) | 100 | 125 |
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Indiv. Binding Weight (g) | 1350 | 1350 |